For this occasion, the OW community - watchmakers, donors, partners, media and the researchers - was hosted by TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince’s Palace. WorldTempus's Suzanne Wong and Brice Lechevalier from GMT were among the few members of the press invited to the palace. It was an opportunity for the Prince to reiterate his commitment to Only Watch from day one, as the auction has been held under his high patronage and in his presence since the first edition.
These exceptional timepieces will then travel to Asia and the Middle East before being auctioned on November 5, in Geneva, under the hammer of Christie's (info on onlywatch.com/attend). The proceeds from the auction will be donated to research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy and genetic diseases (info on onlyproject.org). A total of 62 lots are offered for sale, and 73 brands are taking part in the 2023 edition, including 16 collaborations and 16 first-time entries.
Luc Pettavino, Founder of Only Watch and President of Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies:
"I am extremely happy to have brought the Only Watch community together in Monaco around TT.SS.HH. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart for their warm welcome. Only Watch federates, in a convivial and friendly atmosphere, an industry around a cause - research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It's a space where intimacy meets universality, where creativity is fully unleashed to offer a therapeutic hope."
